One of the best things with writing is that you can write from anywhere, at any time. Sometimes, as tonight, I find myself sitting with my writing projects after midnight, being able to write more effectively than during any other time of the day. For some reason the words flow easier for me at night. In the morning, around 7am to 10am, is also good since I’m usually a morning person and have more energy to write after a relaxing yoga pass.  

When I’m at home I normally work at my desk, sometimes on the bed because it’s more comfy, in the summer I love sitting outside on the balcony, in the garden, in a nearby park or at a nice open-air café in town. Usually it’s easier to write while listening to music - soul, hiphop, pop, rock, jazz, classical… it all depends on my mood.  

During the cold autumn and winter months, I often bring my laptop to some cosy café - write for hours, sipping on a cappuccino. I mean, I used to… now when I’ve finally gotten over my coffee addiction I’ll have to choose a hot chocolate, juice or smoothie.  

When the inspiration hits or a new idea pops into my head, I take notes wherever I am and whatever the time is. For some reason it often happens at airport lounges, while waiting at the gate, on flights, at train stations, on the bus, or while sitting in the back seat of a car. Airports are my favourite though. It’s something about the atmosphere… so many people at the same place, going to all these different destinations across the world. In airports, I also love to eavesdrop on conversations. Don’t tell anyone I wrote that.

Another favourite writing location is hotel rooms because each room has its own special character and creates different emotions. Sitting in a small room without any windows at a budget hotel in Bloomsbury, looking out over Hyde Park from a Park Lane hotel, or listening to opera at Blakes obviously generate distinct feelings that affect how I write.   

Almost forgot the beach. A sunny day on the beach is a great time to get some writing done. And since my favourite sound is the sound of the ocean, that’s just perfect.

Working in different environments gives you new perspectives and ideas. Guess that’s one of the reasons I love travelling.

If I could choose any place where I’d like to write for a few hours, it would be on a boat with the ocean in front of me.